Michiel Cilliers

Michiel Cilliers has extensive experience in project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting management. Michiel has over 18 years of experience in the field, including 7 years in engineering planning and over 11 years in site-based planning.

Their most recent role was as a Senior Project Planner at Kirby Group Engineering, where they started in December 2020. Prior to that, they worked at Wood as a Senior Project Planner from March 2020 to December 2020, supporting bids and proposals for African projects.

From March 2019 to February 2020, Michiel was a Project Controls Manager (Planning) at AECOM, responsible for project controls management for the Amaala Programme. Michiel set up project templates and procedures, provided progress reporting and supported project managers.

Before that, Michiel worked as the Head of Project Controls in a consulting role, where they set up tender schedules and construction schedules for various clients. Michiel also planned cash flows, managed critical paths, and set up progress and payment certificates.

Michiel has held several other roles throughout their career, including Senior Project Planner positions at Redis Construction Afrika Pty. Ltd., Fluor Corporation, Hatch (Africa), Enigeering & Projects Company, BiWater (Pty) Ltd, and Tubular Holdings. In these roles, they were responsible for various aspects of project planning, scheduling, and reporting.

Overall, Michiel Cilliers has a strong background in project planning and scheduling, with experience in both engineering and site-based projects. Michiel has a proven track record of successfully managing project controls and supporting project managers.

Michiel Cilliers's education history includes the following:

From 2004 to 2004, Michiel attended the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria where they completed the Programme in Project Management, focusing on Engineering and Technology Management.

Between 1996 and 2000, Michiel studied at the Tshwane University of Technology, earning a Nat. Dipl. in Mechanical Engineering.

From 1985 to 1990, Michiel attended Tom Naude Technical High School, where they obtained a Std. 10 degree.

Lastly, from 1978 to 1981, Michiel attended Macheke Primary School in Rhodesia, completing their primary education.